But the study also found 92 per cent of people say their friendship group is made up of various personalities, with 43 per cent saying they go to different friends depending on their mood and what they need.

Half say they enjoy going away with their friends for holidays or long weekends an average of twice a year.

And 92 per cent believe trips away are a great way to build friendships, regardless of the different traits and personalities within it.

The study was carried out by HF Holidays as part of its research into friendship groups and family habits.

Spokeswoman Sarah Davis said: “For many of us, our circle of friends will contain a wide range of personalities - life would be boring if everyone was the same.

“And while the ‘Steady Eddie’ friend may be dependable in a crisis, we all need at least one ‘Motivator’ encouraging us to enjoy life and try something new.

“Our friends are among the most important people to us and modern day life can sometimes get in the way of everyone getting together as regularly as you would like.